Categorias: Todos - epidemiology - genetics - cannabis - schizophrenia

por Laura-Jo Bennett 12 anos atrás

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Schizophrenia and Cannabis

The relationship between schizophrenia and cannabis involves complex interactions within the brain's cannabinoid system. Cannabis use, particularly strains high in THC, can exacerbate or trigger psychosis in vulnerable individuals.

Schizophrenia and Cannabis

Schizophrenia and Cannabis

Complications

Schizophrenia
Susceptible

Inc. Cannabinoid R

Inc. Endogenous cannabinoids

Genetics

Inc. Cannabinoid R.

Early use

4x

Onset Schizophrenia

Neural pruning

Drug induced psychosis

75% Psychiatric illness 12/12

50% in 3y

Short lived

Epidemiology

4% WW
Increasing

What

Problematic
Mental

Withdrawal

Anxiety, Insomnia

Unpredictable Psychosis

1 in 10

Social
Sativ and indica
Cannabinoid

Effects

Euphoria

Reduced anxiety

THC - Psychotropic effects

CBD and CBN - Sedative

Summary of Relationship

Cannabinoid System
Common brain pathology
2x
Premorbid behaviour